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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1996EIGHTY-EIGHT LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMNEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN K
Neutral Safety Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS FWD V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from switch.
4. Remove two switch mounting bolts and then the switch.
5. Align flats on switch with flats on transaxle shaft and push switch over shaft and fully seat on transaxle.
6. Install and torque switch mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. If switch was rotated and pin is broken, switch will be automatically reset to neutral position as follows:
a. Place transaxle shaft in neutral position.
b. Install switch on transaxle as outlined previously and loosely install mounting bolts.
c. Insert a 3/32 inch gauge pin into service adjustment hole of switch.
d. Rotate switch until pin drops in detent.
e. Torque mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
2. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from switch.
4. Remove two switch mounting bolts and then the switch.
5. Align flats on switch with flats on transaxle shaft and push switch over shaft and fully seat on transaxle.
6. Install and torque switch mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. If switch was rotated and pin is broken, switch will be automatically reset to neutral position as follows:
a. Place transaxle shaft in neutral position.
b. Install switch on transaxle as outlined previously and loosely install mounting bolts.
c. Insert a 3/32 inch gauge pin into service adjustment hole of switch.
d. Rotate switch until pin drops in detent.
e. Torque mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.